Nick Grimshaw says he'll be 'nice but honest' in X Factor judging role

James Hanley

BBC Radio 1 presenter Nick Grimshaw has revealed what made him want to join The X Factor.

Grimshaw will join the judging panel of the ITV show alongside Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole and fellow newcomer Rita Ora, with auditions due to start next week.

“I love that TV show, I’ve watched it since it started,” said Grimshaw, speaking at the launch of the new series of MTV’s Relentless Ultra presents Soundchain, which he is hosting. 

“I like that [The X ...

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